UNLOCK YOUR CONFIDENCE
Public Speaking workshop and coaching packages
Group Workshops | Coaching | In-house Training
Next Workshop: North Sydney starts 15 October
WHY BLEND IN WHEN YOU CAN STAND OUT?
Forget the myth that great speakers are “born, not made.”
The truth is simple: public speaking is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and mastered with the right system.
At Gravitas Training, we’ve designed a step-by-step process that builds your confidence week by week. Through targeted exercises and proven techniques, you’ll develop the structure, presence, and clarity needed to perform at your best.
Stop waiting.
Stop watching other people take the stage.
Start owning the room.
PUBLIC SPEAKING SHOULD BE FUN!
Honestly, one of the most rewarding experiences in life is simply making yourself heard.
Our approach is simple: we give you the blueprints and rhetorical tools you need to think on your feet — without rambling or freezing up.
Then we build your confidence and resilience through consistent reps. Over time, you’ll discover how to relax on stage, trust yourself, and actually enjoy speaking.
And here’s the key: the goal isn’t to turn you into some “perfect speaker.” The real goal is to help you find a style that feels natural, works for you, and makes people listen.
WHY OUR WORKSHOPS HAVE BECOME SO POPULAR!
- Our workshops are fast-paced and full of fun
- Small group sizes (restricted to less than 8) means you will get personalised tuition
- No fluff! Each module is grounded in scientifically-proven methods of persuasion
- Our trainers are the best in the business
- We identify the subtle shifts you need to make to get the biggest impact
This workshop isn't just about public speaking. It's about empowering you to become the best version of yourself.
Meet Chris
Chris Davitt is the Director of Gravitas Training and the lead facilitator for our workshops.
With over 15 years’ experience in the finance sector (spanning professional services firms in Australia and the UK, as well as running his own consultancy practice), Chris understands the real-world challenges professionals face when presenting at work. From weekly team updates to high-stakes boardroom meetings, he’s been in the room and knows what it takes to make an impact.
To explore more of our services, visit: www.gravitastraining.com.au
What others have to say...
Tuamas Wathen - Ericsson Australia
One of the best presentation skills workshops that I have ever seen. Full of extremely engaging content and exercises.
We were given effective frameworks on how to convince your audience using your words, body language and stories.
Carolyn Lancaster - Sydney Community Services
One of the best and most enjoyable training sessions that I’ve attended, despite my apprehension about public speaking.
From the moment I walked in, I was immediately engaged in the course material. Dale and Chris are both excellent teachers that gave everyone the skills they needed to speak publicly and professionally with more confidence and ease.
As we built on each skill throughout the day, the personal feedback was excellent. Each participant walked away a better public speaker.
Tatjana Domazet - Power of Coaching
The course hosted by Dale and Chris was such an eye opener for me and an investment that keeps on giving!
Both Dale and Chris are great trainers and experts in public speaking training. The course pace and content were suitable to all participants, despite our different backgrounds and training needs. Both trainers have successfully managed our group dynamic whilst at the same time meeting our individual needs.
The 4 Pillars
Our system is designed around key learning areas.
Confidence Reset
Most people show up to public speaking with baggage: fear, bad habits, or limiting beliefs.
That stops here. This pillar is about a total reset: breaking the myth that great speakers are “born,” reframing nerves as energy, and building the right mindset to own the room.
Speaking Frameworks
Once your head is right, it’s time to get your message right. We’ll teach you the frameworks that cut through complexity and make your ideas land with clarity and punch!
Master your Delivery
Once you feel comfortable speaking to the group, we start to work on your delivery.
No gimmicks, no acting tricks. Just practical tools to help you use your voice, body, and presence to back up your message and hold attention.
The Science of Influence
Giving a presentation is more than just regurgitating facts and figures.
The endgame isn’t speaking for speaking’s sake. It’s influence. You’ll learn how to connect with different audiences, drive decisions, and use communication as a leadership tool.
Plans for all levels
Workshop Only
The 4-week workshop is designed to give you everything you need to take your presentation skills to the next level.
Your ticket includes:
- attendance to the workshop
- email follow-ups during the week
* access to an expert trainer
$550
The Gravitas Package
If you are serious about improving your presentation skills, this is the package for you.
It is a hybrid system of workshop training and individual coaching. By combing both styles of training you will get the benefit of individual tuition combined with the opportunity to practice your skills in front of a live audience.
$890
Coaching Packages
If you are unable to attend one of our workshops, we offer individual coaching sessions.
Whether you have a specific presentation coming up, or you just want to polish up your skills, we have packages that will suit your situation.
Available online or in-person
Team Training
Would you like us to bring the workshop to your business? We provide in-house training and can tailor the content to suit your industry needs.
We have run the workshop for finance companies, marketing agencies, training institutions, government departments and not-for-profits.
Lock in your spot at our next workshop!
North Sydney
4 Sessions
Wednesdays starting 15 October
Timing: 7pm to 9pm
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE - email us at info@gravitastraining.com.au
Register Your Interest
Yeah, we get it. You would like a bit more information about the workshop to see if it is a good fit for you.
Register your interest here and we can have a chat about the process. Don't worry - we don't do pushy sales calls!
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Trust the Process
We have helped thousands of professionals let go of their public speaking anxieties and step up as stronger communicators. And here’s what we’ve learned along the way: people get the best results when they train using a spaced-learning approach.
What does that mean? Instead of cramming everything into one long session, we break training into shorter modules, spaced over time. That way, you absorb the fundamentals, practice them, and lock them in before adding the next layer.
Our workshop is built around this idea. Each week, we focus on a new pillar of public speaking — starting with the foundations and building up to delivery and influence. By the end, you won’t just “know” the techniques. You’ll own them. delivery.
Week 01
Learn the Frameworks
Have you ever noticed some people can effortlessly stand and deliver a message that's on-point without any preparation? But when it's your turn you start rambling about anything that jumps into your head?
That's why we start we the basic foundation of public speaking: The Speaking Frameworks. Think of frameworks like a map. We show you how to structure your thoughts in a way that allows you to speak on your feet and communicate with clarity. We run you through a series of exercises that gets you used to the process of standing and speaking in front of an audience without freaking out.
Week 02
Rhetorical Devices
You have learned the basics, now it's time to really stand out.
Do you want to know what separates the great speakers from the mediocre? They know how to use rhetorical devices in the right way at the right time.
In this session we show you simple techniques that have worked for Steve Jobs, Barrack Obama and pretty much any great TED talk you have ever seen.
Week 03
Storytelling
Everyone knows how to tell a story, right? Maybe. But not everyone knows how to tell a story from the stage.
We have all seen presenters bore their audiences because they don't understand the correct pacing of the 3-Act Structure.
In week 3, we show you the key elements to make your stories and case studies resonate and engage. We then show you how to weave these stories into your presentations.
Week 04
Time to Deliver
By now you are equipped with everything you need. So, it's time to start refining your delivery.
We show you how to use your voice, body and stage to make maximum impact. This session is all about refining your style and making the most of your new skills.
FAQs
Who else attends these workshops?
Our workshops attract professionals from every age group and industry. The common thread? They’ve hit a point in their career where weak public speaking skills are holding them back.
This year alone, people have joined us because:
- They keep passing speaking opportunities to colleagues.
- Their annual review flagged “presentation skills” as an area for growth.
- A new role suddenly demands regular presentations.
- They’re returning from leave and feel “rusty.”
- They run their own business and need to front media or marketing events.
- Or, they’ve got a big one-off event (like a wedding speech) they want to nail.
How big are class sizes?
Small. Always capped at 8 people max.
Why? Because the only way to improve is to actually speak in front of others. We believe in the motto: “Emotions follow action.” You can’t learn confidence by reading about it — you build it by doing. Each week, small wins add up, and before long you’re speaking with real confidence.
How hard will it be? I don't think I have the skills.
Everyone is going to be on a slightly different journey. Sometimes we have very talented speakers who just need to learn the right structures and techniques to take them to the next level. Sometimes we have students who are way out of their comfort-zone and just want to become reasonably competent at speaking in front of other people.
IT.
DOESN'T.
MATTER.
The great thing about our workshops is that they provide a safe space for you to try out new skills and make lots of mistakes along the way (with zero judgement). We require everyone be positive and help each other. I guarantee there will be lots of laughs and encouragement over the four weeks.